Local News

As of May 5, Saskatchewan has 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 487. Eighteen of the new cases are in the Far North (La Loche and surrounding area), while the remaining two are in the North region.

TISDALE — Tisdale RCMP are asking the public for any information about a vehicle that hit the pedestrian crosswalk sign on 100A Street at Memorial Park. The sign sustained major damage. Police believe the sign was hit between the hours of 10 p.m.

Discovery Co-op has announced a program to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in helping their fellow individuals in the pandemic.

New data released in time for Mental Health Week by the Canadian Mental Health Association shows Canadians are feeling more isolated than ever during the pandemic.

The town of La Ronge, Sask., stepped in line with its neighbours on Sunday as council voted to request that the province include it in travel restrictions for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD).

What is it like to finally open a pizza establishment, only for the COVID-19 pandemic to hit? Folks at Buster’s Pizza, Donair and Pasta know that experience all too well.

Submitted In recognition of National Volunteer Week in Canada, April 19-24, and on behalf of Skills/Compétences Canada, two North Battleford Comprehensive teachers, Rob Wall and James Halushka were recognized and acknowledged for the work and contrib

HUMBOLDT — With spring coming to Humboldt, the Humboldt and District Fire Department firefighters will be getting back to fire practice in the coming weeks Local firefighters need to get back to some sort of normalcy, said Mike Kwasnica, Humboldt’s f

MELFORT — Melfort Council received an update on the proposed Melfort Hospital Heliport during their monthly meeting.

A Prince Albert man facing drug trafficking and weapons charges hasn’t been released on bail after having another show cause hearing. Kevin Ackegan, 40, appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court again on May 1 for another show cause hearing.